Fachwen, Caernarfon, Gwynedd
House
Asking Price
£475,000
Property marketed by:
Dafydd Hardy – Caernarfon
12 Y Maes, Caernarfon, North Wales LL55 2NF
01286 677 774
Description
- Traditional Detached Long Welsh Cottage
- Brimming With Authenticity & Character
- 3 Bedrooms, Crogloft Bedroom & Mezzanine
- Sitting Room With Impressive Inglenook
- Superb Studio/Family Room & Useful Study
- Oil Fired Central Heating System
- Generous Plot Of Mature Well-Stocked Gardens
- Private Parking & Workshop (With Electricity)
- Most Peaceful & Scenic Rural Location
- A Unique & Exciting Opportunity
If a nice quiet life is what you crave, then Gegin will do you proud - situated in a glorious rural position within the community of Fachwen is this much enlarged and most charming traditional Detached Welsh Cottage standing in generous mature garden grounds providing much privacy and undoubtedly a haven for wildlife.
If a nice quiet life is what you crave, then Gegin will do you proud - situated in a glorious rural position within the scattered community of Fachwen surrounded by open countryside and the nearby slopes of the mountains is this much enlarged and most charming traditional Detached Welsh Cottage enjoying a pleasing southerly aspect, standing in generous mature garden grounds providing much privacy and undoubtedly a haven for wildlife for sure. Step back in time in a good way - the cottage exhibits much originality and character with thick walls, beamed ceilings, an impressive inglenook fireplace to the sitting room, a most authentic bespoke kitchen with slate worktops and slate flagged floor and so much more! There are also a few welcome surprises too by way of the studio/family room with its pitched ceiling and mezzanine level – definitely a room that could serve in a number of capacities – indeed, the cottage offers immense flexibility and could be re-configured to suit your particular taste and/or needs. In addition, there’s a useful workshop fitted with electricity. A guest bedroom on the ground floor comes complete with a discrete WC and shower. In essence, if you’re looking for authenticity and the opportunity to experience the best of rural living, then step right this way – we’re sure you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Externally, the gardens offer lawned areas, a gated driveway and private parking. There are numerous mature trees and decorative plants and shrubs throughout as well as a timber garden shed and other traditional outbuildings/stores. Benefiting from oil fired central heating, the accommodation briefly affords: Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Scullery, Study, Hall, Bathroom, Utility Room, Studio/Family Room, Guest Bedroom (WC and Shower), 2 first floor Bedrooms, Crogloft and Mezzanine.
The picturesque community of Fachwen is scattered amongst the wooded slopes located above Padarn Lake just a short distance from the Eryri/Snowdonia National Park. Fachwen resides on the opposite shore from the lively tourist village of Llanberis, a world renowned tourist destination and Mecca for climbers seeking the great outdoors amidst magnificent scenery. The nearest village of Deiniolen has a primary school and village store whilst Llanrug offers two village stores, primary and secondary schools as well as a few other welcome amenities. The historic town of Caernarfon will cater for all your major shopping needs which is located some 7 miles distant.
Directions
From our Caernarfon office, follow the A4086 in the direction of Llanberis. After passing Cwm-y-Glo, turn left onto the A4244 signposted Bangor. Take the next turning on your right and proceed over the bridge at the end of the lake taking the next turning on your right, following this lane up the hill and through the trees. Proceed for approximately 1½ miles, taking the turning on your right between two houses (no-through road – very narrow). Follow the road for approximately 1/3 mile where you’ll see the driveway to the property on your left hand side.
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Sitting Room
4.94m x 4.74m (16'2" x 15'7")
Max
Kitchen/Dining Room
6.25m x 2.47m (20'6" x 8'1")
Scullery
3.78m x 2.91m (12'5" x 9'7")
Max
Study
3.78m x 3.15m (12'5" x 10'4")
Hall
Utility Room
2.70m x 1.90m (8'10" x 6'3")
Bathroom
2.56m x 2.16m (8'5" x 7'1")
Studio/Family Room
5.29m x 4.70m (17'4" x 15'5")
Guest Bedroom
4.41m x 2.79m (14'6" x 9'2")
Bedroom 1
4.27m x 2.88m (14'0" x 9'5")
Part Restricted Headroom.
Crogloft Bedroom
5.28m x 2.44m (17'4" x 8'0")
Part Restricted Headroom.
Bedroom 2
5.35m x 3.68m (17'7" x 12'1")
Max. Part Restricted Headroom.
Mezzanine
5.29m x 1.79m (17'4" x 5'10")
Workshop
3.87m x 3.65m (12'8" x 12')
Services
We are informed by the seller this property benefits from Mains Electricity and Private Water & Drainage.
Heating
Oil Central Heating. The agent has tested no services, appliances or central heating system (if any).
Tenure
We have been informed the tenure is to freehold with vacant possession upon completion of sale. Vendor’s solicitors should confirm title.
The property is council tax band D.
Agents Note
The vendors have informed us that due to an ingress of water in 2012 from blocked land drain, they reported to insurers but no claim was made as minimal damage was caused. Following this they were refused insurance from 1 agent when looking for a new insurance company (2013), however they have said that they have had no problems obtaining house insurance since then.
Disclaimer
Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents Limited for themselves and for the vendor of this property whose agents they are to give notice that: (1) These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or a contract. (2) All statements contained in these particulars are made without responsibility on the part of Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents Limited. (3) None of the statements contained in these particulars are to be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. (4) Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself/herself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. (5) The vendor does not make or give and neither do Dafydd Hardy Estate Agents Limited nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. (6) Where every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floorplan contained here, measurements of doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission, or mis-statement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances shown have not been tested and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. Floorplans made with Metropix ©2007.
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